Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in Language for Specific Purposes
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Overview
The Certificate has been designed to cater for practitioners and experienced teachers who want to undertake further study in Applied Linguistics. This certificate will extend your theoretical and practical knowledge of language and curriculum design and methodologies for language education. You will be able to explore the increasing use of English as a medium of instruction across all levels of education, and the worldwide demand for English proficiency in the globalising workplace.
This specialisation has been designed to explore the increasing use of English as a medium of instruction across all levels of education, the worldwide demand for English proficiency in the globalising workplace, and the ways in which language use is specialised in such domains. Subjects focus on the development of skills for analysing language as related to context and purpose, understanding the ways in which language learning is related to context and purpose, and understanding and designing research for these areas.
Key features
- You will study a range of subjects, including; a unit focusing on language for specific purposes, literacy and teaching English for academic purposes.
- Largest and most diverse Linguistics department in Australia, which features five research centres.
- Internationally relevant and highly regarded.
Minimum course duration
1 semester
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Course fee
AUD $6,120.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent.
A minimum of one year or equivalent relevant professional language teaching experience in an accredited institution.
You will also be required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on your employer's letterhead, stating the length of time employed, whether full or part time, and the nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
A minimum of one year or equivalent relevant professional language teaching experience in an accredited institution.
You will also be required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on your employer's letterhead, stating the length of time employed, whether full or part time, and the nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
Notes:
Full credit may be carried forward into the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in LSP provided a minimum GPA of 3.0 has been attained.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Completion of a specialisation from the list below |
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | APPL940 | Language for Specific Purposes | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL941 | Literacies | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL942 | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 4 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
